Dec. 9, 2013

Judge Steven Rhodes. / John Meiu/Detroit Legal News Publishing LLC

U.S. Judge Steven Rhodes plans to hear arguments at a hearing Dec. 16 on whether he should allow appeals to his Detroit bankruptcy eligibility ruling to go straight to the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 25, the city’s largest union, and other creditors have asked Rhodes to allow appeals to bypass the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan. If he allows it, the 6th Circuit Court would then decide whether to accept the case.

Regardless, the bankruptcy will proceed without interruption unless the 6th Circuit Court issues a stay.